An operation targeting rural crime in Cumbria resulted in three arrests and two stolen vehicles recovered by police.
On Monday, officers joined partners from the Environment Agency and Westmorland and Furness Council’s environmental protection, National Rural Crime Unit and DVSA for Operation Checkpoint.
Officers stopped over 70 vehicles, conducted 10 person and vehicle searches and inspected several quads, trailers and vehicles.
The team made three arrests including one for going equipped and theft of a motor vehicle, one for failing to stop for police and another for a positive drugs wipe.
Two stolen vehicles were recovered near to Houghton and Appleby with investigations ongoing and a further vehicle was confiscated for having no tax.
Chief Inspector Lee Skelton, Cumbria Constabulary’s rural crime lead, said: “We are not slowing down in our efforts to make Cumbria a hostile environment for those that live in Cumbria or travel here and commit crime.
“Further arrests will follow in the coming days.
“I hope that the actions we have being taking is reassuring our communities that we are listening to them, and action is being taken. We will continue to show contempt for all types of rural crime and those criminals intent on committing it.
“However, we continue to need the support of our rural communities, this area is under reported and we encourage our communities to be vigilant and report any crimes and any suspicious activity to we can direct our resources accordingly.”
